This kayak is designed for some of the most challenging paddling environments in the world and intended for the offshore and big lake kayak angler.This kayak marks the first collaborative design between legendary kayak angler, Jim Sammons and Jackson Kayak’s design team led by Tony Lee. The end result is a boat shaped and built to accommodate those hitting the open water, those looking for speed, comfort, perfect trim and big water management. It’s a paddlers fishing kayak! It’s designed for punching through surf, handling rough offshore currents, swells, beach landings and those who desire ultimate performance when paddling long distances to get on big fish.

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Product Features

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- Ergo Seat

Jackson’s new Ergo Seat with all new 3D breathable mesh fabric, improved lumbar support, strengthened supports for hi-low seating, additional storage spots and compatible with the newer track/hi-low systems being built at JK.

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- Hull Design

A fast, great tracking hull for offshore and multi day trip. The speed to cover miles and the volume to carry you, your gear and the big fish home.

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- Hinged Center Hatch

The hinged center hatch is hinged for easier use and comes with YakAttck gear tracks and day hatch for easy internal access.

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- Transducer Scupper

The new dedicated Transducer scupper keeps the other scuppers free for good drainage and will accommodate the large transducers of the Raymarine Dragonfly fishfinder.

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- Bait Pump Scupper

The below water line oversized scupper is made to accept bilge/bait pumps. Combined with the included KKrate we have a perfect bait tank solution. No more dragging your bait pump over the side or having to pour cups of water into the tank to get it to prime.

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- Gear Trac and optional KKrate

By adding gear track and special attachments to the KKrate, your bait tank will be secure in your kayak in the worst conditions. The KKrate comes complete with three rod holders making a rod holders a breeze on the Kraken.

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- Neoprene Hatch Seal

Neoprene seal for front hatch. It’s placed on the front hatch under the thermoformed hatch cover, providing two layers of protection from water getting in the hull during surf launches and rough water.

Located on both sides of the center hatch and various parts through the kayak, there are 8 YakAttack gear track locations on this kayak. The gear tracks are built in to the kayak in easily accessible locations for adding accessories and RAM Mounts.

Each kayak includes a Nalgene 32 ounce wide mouth water bottle.Made in the USA, our custom Nalgene bottles are decked out with Jackson Kayak logos.

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- Center Hatch

The Center Hatch allows you to access the hull of your kayak. This is a great place to store rods for a gnarly surf launch, or all your gear when traveling. It is easily accessible on the water. You can also add an tub insert that allows you to keep plenty of on the water accessories close by. The hatch cover has small indentions that keep items like hooks and weights from falling on the floor of you kayak, and eventually down a scupper. The hatch cover is also a great place to mount accessories like a GPS or a depth finder.

There are molded-in inserts located throughout our fishing boats for GoPro and Ram mounts. They have have been placed in locations that are convenient for use and optimal for GoPro footage or fishing accessories via ram mounts.

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- Heavy duty seat attachment buckle

Durable and tough attachment that will outlast all the use and abuse you can manage, season after season. Keeps your seat locked in position and makes you feel connected to the kayak.

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- Hull Storage

Open hull space that allows for safe storage of fishing rods, camping gear, PFD’s, dry bags, etc.. A great way to keep your gear safe when traveling and generous volume allows you to pack enough gear for expedition paddling.

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- Removable skid plate

We protect the biggest wear area on the kayak with the skid plate. Your keel will last season after season with this smart feature.

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- Adjustable foot pegs

Making the boat functional for paddlers of all sizes. The foot pegs adjust easily.

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- Ergonomic Handles

NEW Ergonomic Handles with added grip textured inserts help you keep good contact when carrying your kayak, even when wet. Also, there is no fabric to ensure snag-proof days on the water.